The pleasure of the physical exercise is certainly in the foreground, but overcoming the own limits when facing new challenges also makes it thrilling. Climbing is easy to learn. Basically, everyone can do it, and everyone can set his own physical limits.
Gran Canaria Climbing
An absolute plus is the prevailing climatic conditions. On the island of eternal spring you’ll find ideal temperatures for outdoor activities all year round. In addition to this, millions of years of volcanic activity and erosion have created a really unique climbing course in Gran Canaria. There are cliffs, craters and canyons with countless chimneys, cracks and overhangs. The rock is characterized by its enormous hardness and grip. This is a real paradise for climbing enthusiasts, which attracts more and more climbers every year.
While the climbing areas in the inland will attract with lush nature and wonderful mountain scenery the coast will conquer you with a wonderful view of the sea. The various climbing offers promise a lot of fun for experienced climbers and beginners.
Gran Canaria Canyoning
While canyoning, you’re descending into a ravine and following the course of the water in areas with natural water springs. Canyoning is possible all year round in Gran Canaria. The terrain is very diverse and demands a variety of different physical activities that may vary depending on the gorge. These include downhill climbing, abseiling and jumping, or sliding and swimming. Gran Canaria Canyoning takes you to a fascinating environment that you would not have expected to find on this Island.
Gran Canaria Via Ferrata
The Via Ferrata routes in Gran Canaria are all quite new and were developed focusing exclusively on the fun factor. It is a vertical route up the mountain. Various metallic elements such as steps and chains were incorporated into the mountain in order to make the climb easier. Admire and conquer the majestic mountains of Gran Canaria at Via Ferrata.
Gran Canaria Coasteering
Coasteering also requires full body action. It is a combination of Via Ferrata and Canyoning. However, you do not just jump into a small stream in the midst of an idyllic mountain landscape, but into the rough wide sea. Climb along the rugged cliffs that rise majestically out of the Antlantic. Gran Canaria Coasteering asks some courage and boldness to jump with full gear from dizzying heights into the raging waves of the Atlantic.
Whether you are staying in Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas or Puerto Rico, it is worth taking a detour to go climbing! No matter what climbing activity you chose to do on Gran Canaria each has its very own special appeal. And perhaps you chose to combine the various offers in order to get a more detailed picture of the island.